Far Beyond

By Kay Heitsch

God has called you to a life far beyond what you think yourself capable of living. ~ Inspirational Quotes

We may feel inadequate in many ways. We know God has a plan for our lives, but we struggle to see how we can fulfill all that He has for us. God's plans can only be accomplished in relationship with Him.

Our Bible verse says. “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT

God's grace is all we need. His power works best in our weakness. So don't worry if you feel inadequate because that's when Christ can work through you. YAY!

God has called you to a life far beyond what you think yourself capable of living.

78 ~ Being Close To The Cemetery

By Kay Heitsch

Our move went well. Roger expressed to the man working at the dock that he wanted our move to be one of the best.

It was nice being back in Michigan. It had been many years since we had lived here.

Bill's dad and stepmother lived in Michigan. This was the reason we buried Todd's body here. We felt they weren't going to be moving like we always did.

Now we were back, and our home was about 20 minutes from the cemetery. This gave me a chance to visit Todd's grave.

Bill's dad and his Grandma Z. also lived near the cemetery, so now I could stop in and visit them, too.

My mom had one sister who was still alive. Aunt Ruth lived in the area. I was able to visit and help her with a few chores.

Moving around from state to state, we never lived around family. I was enjoying visiting Aunt Ruth in her home and Grandma Z in the nursing home.

I was also happy to be able to visit the cemetery and check on Todd's grave. I spent time there fussing around with the flowers and just reflecting.

Grandma Z asked me to plant flowers on Grandpa Z's grave, too. Interesting that his grave was very close to Todd's. I didn't realize this when we bought the plots.

Well, we know God knew all of this beforehand. He knew where we needed to be and why.

Life was going to test my faith like never before. I was thankful I had experience to look back on.

I knew God would be with me through the tough times and bring good out of them.

Expect The Best

By Kay Heitsch

Faith expects from God what is beyond all expectations. ~ Andrew Murray Quote ~

If we want to see good things happen in our lives, we need to have faith in God and expect the best. I totally believe this. I have seen it happen over and over in my life.

Our Bible verse says. I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 NASB

There is no reason to live in despair if you believe that you will see the goodness of the LORD in this present life. Expect something good to happen every day! You'll be happier for it!

Faith expects from God what is beyond all expectations.

77 ~ Another Wow Moment

By Kay Heitsch

There wasn't much time to find a home in Michigan. We actually looked at homes on Memorial Day weekend and bought one.

I was sad to leave the home I had picked out in Ohio, which I loved. However, now we were close to where Todd was buried.

I was still walking in our neighborhood in Ohio. One thing I didn't have was wardrobe boxes.

On my walk one morning, I saw several wardrobe boxes lined up on the curb. I knocked on the door of the house and asked if I could have them. Yay, they were happy for me to take them.

The movers came and packed the breakable items. I noticed they had a few leftover boxes when they were about to leave.

I asked if they would mind me giving them to Sue. One of the guys laughed and answered, "Roger gave them away once; he won't mind giving them away again."

I called Sue, and she came down and took the remaining boxes. We couldn't take the frozen food or anything else from the refrigerator, so I gave her everything.

It wasn't very long after we were in Michigan that I heard from Sue. Sue let me know that her house had sold and she had the "exact" amount of boxes she needed for her move.

Another wow moment from God!

Does God care about the details in our lives? He sure does.

God showed His love and care in so many details with this move. Not only for us, but also for Sue and everyone involved.

When life happens, God will bring good out of it.

God Knows

By Kay Heitsch

God will take care of the details. ~ God loves. Cares and Knows Quotes

God knows us intimately, even better than we know ourselves. God loves us and cares about every detail of our lives.

Our Bible verse says. A person's steps are directed by the LORD, and the LORD delights in his way. Psalm 37:23 GWT

God does know us because we are His children. He will direct our journey because he knows the details. We can trust Him.

God will take care of the details.

76 ~ Who Are You?

By Kay Heitsch

Who Are You?

The clock was ticking. The date for our move was getting closer. I was happy Sue now had her boxes, but I still didn't have any.

If I learned anything from Todd's death, I realized how meaningful relationships are.

When Bill called, curious about how things were going, I told him I was going back to our previous home and see everyone before our move.

When I came home from seeing friends, it started raining. It poured rain for several days. I talked to a new friend about boxes, and she suggested looking behind stores.

This didn't appeal to me getting soggy boxes, but what else was I going to do? The clock was ticking.

I kept praying and believing God would provide my boxes, just as I had told Sue.

One morning, before I started to hunt behind stores in the rain for boxes, I called the moving company again.

Lo and behold, a man answered the phone, instead of the woman. I asked about used boxes, and praise the Lord, he said they had some available.

I called Brandon to come with me, and we drove right down to the moving company. I was feeling very relieved and happy.

However, my relief and happiness ended when I walked into the office and told the office assistants why I was there.

The girl explained that she didn't know who answered the phone, but they didn't have any used boxes. Another girl suggested I go and talk to someone in another office in the building.

I decided to do that, and guess who was in the office? Roger! I was surprised to see him. He asked why I was there, and I explained what was going on.

Roger asked me to meet him around the back of the warehouse. I drove there, and a man walked out on the dock. He asked if I was the person who called about the used boxes. I told him I was.

He began telling me how sorry he was, but they didn't have any boxes. My heart sank.

Just as this dock worker was giving me the sad news, Roger walked up.

Overhearing the conversation, Roger said, "Oh, yes, we do! I want you to give Kay all the new moving boxes for her move on us!" I couldn't believe it! I was stunned!

Tears filled my eyes, and I ran over and gave Roger a big hug.

Roger explained that the day he gave me the estimate on our move, he had just returned from a trip with his wife. Roger said his wife had been diagnosed with cancer.

He continued by thanking me for giving him the "Have a Great Day - Everyday" book by Dr. Peale with my letter in it.

Roger explained that his wife loved Dr. Peale, and this book had been significant to her.

Then, Roger turned around and walked away.

The dock employee was shocked!. He asked, Who are you? How do you know Roger? I told him Roger had come to our home and given me an estimate on our move.

Much to my surprise, this guy responded, "Roger does not go out and give estimates. He owns this whole company." All I could reply was, "Well, he came out to our house."

Now the dock worker looked up our move online and began loading new boxes into the van. Now, I could start packing.

Roger had no idea why we were moving. But God did. He brought Roger to our home, and now Roger was providing the boxes I had mentioned to Sue.

Reliving this story brings tears to my eyes just remembering God's love and care.

Moving again was not something I wanted to do. But God was bringing good out of it.

What If?

By Kay Heitsch

The mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change. ~ Think Thoughts That Will Help You Quotes ~

What if you thought, "Something good is going to happen to me today?" Instead, "Nothing good ever happens to me." Our minds are powerful. When a negative thought comes, change it with a "What IF" and make it a positive.

Our Bible verse says, Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. Proverbs 4:23 GNT

The Bible gives us great advice. We need to be careful with our thoughts. Because our lives will be shaped by them.

The mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.

75 ~ The words Were Out

By Kay Heitsch

Much to my surprise, this new house sold rather quickly. I began calling the company about the free used boxes.

Every time I called the office, the assistants gave me the same message. "Sorry, there are no free boxes at this time."

I continued to walk in our neighborhood.

One morning, a woman walked out to the curb as I walked by. She introduced herself as Sue and asked, " How did your house sell so fast? My house has been on the market a long time."

I was surprised at my answer, but it was true. I told Sue I had put the house in the Lord's hands. I clarified my answer, explaining to Sue that I had done the same with the last house, which took forever to sell.

Our conversation went on, and we started to talk about packing boxes. Sue was getting a divorce, and money was short.

All of a sudden, these words came out. "God is going to provide you with packing boxes just like He's going to provide mine."

Sue looked shocked and responded that she had faith, but she wasn't sure she had that much faith. I wasn't so sure I had that much faith either, but the words were out.

One day, on my walk, I noticed that a family had just moved in. They were putting professional used boxes on the curb.

I quickly turned around and went to Sue's house. I told her about the boxes and suggested we go and ask if Sue could have them.

Sue figured that since our house was sold and hers wasn't, I should take these boxes. You know that only made sense. But somehow I knew these boxes were for Sue.

I walked back home and got our van, and we began to take these boxes to Sue's house.

God had provided Sue with her boxes. She was relieved and pleased, and so was I.

Now I continued to call about the company's used boxes. Still, the answer was the same, "Sorry, no free boxes at this time."

I continued to call and pray.

Always Include God

By Kay Heitsch

Whatever happens in your life, always put God at the center of your heart. ~ Always Include God Quotes ~

When we put God at the center of our lives and include Him in our decisions, we can handle anything life throws at us. There are times when life isn't easy. But having God at the center sure helps.

Our Bible verse says. Search for the LORD and His strength. Always look for His presence. Psalm 105:4 GWT

When we seek the LORD's strength and presence, our lives are much better. We will still face heartache and difficulties, but knowing we are loved and God is with us brings us strength, help, and comfort.

Whatever happens in your life, always put God at the center of your heart.

God Opened Another Door

 By Kay Heitsch

We weren't sure what to do now that this position was over.

Bill was told of a job in Michigan. Todd had been buried in Michigan. Bill decided to check it out.

Bill's dad and stepmother lived in Michigan, so he stayed with them for a few days. However, that job didn't pan out.

Bill's dad was a retired doctor who was active in different organizations. One day, he invited Bill to join him to one of the meetings.

At this meeting, Bill met a guy who offered him a job at a bank where they were going to try a new program. Bill accepted this new opportunity. God had opened another door.

But now, we were going to have to move from our new home in Ohio to Michigan.

Moving was nothing new for us. However, moving on our own was. Bill's former company always provided everything and made all of the arrangements.

I couldn't help but wonder how this situation would turn out.

I remembered how our other house took forever to sell. This house had been taken off the market. Would this be the same?

We called a realtor, and a sign went up in the yard.

It wasn't long before moving companies started mailing postcards offering to move us. I selected a few and began to call.

It was interesting talking to each person who came to give a free estimate.

One gal shared how her dad was dying in the hospital. I shared some booklets, told her I would pray, and gave her a hug.

You just don't realize what people may be dealing with. I was happy she felt comfortable enough to tell me about her family.

I had made another call to a company, and a man said he would like to come out himself. However, he was going to be gone for a few days. We set up a date, and he came out.

Roger introduced himself. He was very professional, using a computer to take down all the information.

Our new home was a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, formal living room, and dining room. Family room and a library. Full basement and 3-car garage.

This move was going to be expensive.

Roger must have noticed the look on my face because he explained that, at times, people turn in their used boxes, and you can pick them up for free. I felt somewhat relieved.

I thanked Roger for letting me know about the boxes and told him I would be calling.

I had a few copies of Have a Great Day - Every Day! So I grabbed one. I shared with Roger that Dr. Peale had written this book and chose to put a letter I had written him in the front.

I signed the book and thanked Roger for his time and estimate.

I was so happy that God was using me and this move to share His love.

As always, God was once again making something positive out of having to move again.

Believe and Receive

By Kay Heitsch

Don't just believe in God. Believe Him and His promises. Believe and Receive Quotes

God has made many promises to help us live an abundant life right here on earth. He promises us He will always love us and always be with us. When we know God loves us and is with us, we can believe His promises.

Our Bible verse says. “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” Mark 5:36

Many people claim to believe in God. But to live the abundant life, you have to believe in His promises and live by them. We can ask, believe, and then receive because we know we are loved.

Don't just believe in God. Believe Him and His promises.